Dometic RC4000EGP is a versatile cooling appliance that offers three power options: electrical mains, vehicle battery, or bottled gas. It features a spacious insulated casing and lid for storing food and drinks, as well as a handy storage net for additional items. The adjustable thermostat allows you to set the desired cooling temperature, and the ice-tray holder with included ice tray makes it easy to create and store ice cubes. The appliance also includes wheels for easy portability and a built-in piezo igniter for convenient gas operation.
Dometic RC4000EGP is a versatile cooling appliance that offers three power options: electrical mains, vehicle battery, or bottled gas. It features a spacious insulated casing and lid for storing food and drinks, as well as a handy storage net for additional items. The adjustable thermostat allows you to set the desired cooling temperature, and the ice-tray holder with included ice tray makes it easy to create and store ice cubes. The appliance also includes wheels for easy portability and a built-in piezo igniter for convenient gas operation.
207.5331.10
SuperCooler
RC 4000
Operating Instructions
GB
0402
Attention!
It is important in the interests of efficiency, to give the back of the unit as much
ventilation as possible to allow the heat to escape. The hottest spot is in the vicinity of
the burner, and particularly when operating on gas, it is essential that this place be
kept clear of any obstruction or flammable materials (e.g. grass or plastic ground sheets
that can burn).
In electrical operation, the appliance can be used in an enclosed area. However the
appliance must still be protected from moisture.
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Thank you for choosing our appliance. We are sure it will provide you with trouble-free service.
In the following, we would like to familiarise you with some symbols, which we bring to your attention to ensure
the safe and efficient operation of the appliance:
source of danger, in event of improper operation
suggested useful tips to read
information concerning environmental protection
The cooling box you have purchased is designed for operation from electrical mains, from a vehicle battery or
from bottled (LP) gas.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product. If
you later sell or dispose of it, please ensure that the new owner receives these
operating instructions.
Attention!
Your portable refrigerator - in gas operation - must only be used in a well-ventilated
place, where it is protected from rain or water splashes. In electrical operation, the
appliance can be used in an enclosed room with proper ventilation for the aggregate.
However the appliance must still be protected from moisture.
In this appliance the storage of any toxic or explosive substance is forbidden!
Attention!
Only operate this appliance on one energy source at a time.
The refrigerator may only be operated with fitted wheels!
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CONTENT
CONTENT
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1. Unpacking
2. View of the appliance
3. Cleaning
4. Positioning the appliance
5. Using the appliance
5.1. From electrical mains
5.2. From vehicle battery
5.3. From bottled gas
6. Mounting the wheels
7. Making ice
8. Useful suggestions
9. Defrosting, cleaning and maintenance
10. Warranty and customer service
11. Putting into operation, technical data
11.1. Connecting to electrical mains
11.2. Connecting to vehicle power supply
11.3. Connecting to bottled gas cylinder
11.4. Connection of gas supply
12. Environmental protection information
13. Recycling
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1. Unpacking
After removal from the cardboard packaging, make
sure the appliance is not damaged. If you find damage
to the appliance resulting from transport, report it
immediately to the transportation firm.
2. View of the appliance
1. Insulated casing
2. Insulated lid
3. Pull handle
4. Control panel
5. Evaporator panel
6. Rear cover
7. Ice-tray shelf
8. Wheels
9. Storage net
Figure 1.
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Figure 2.
3. Cleaning
Clean both the inside and outside of the
appliance before putting it into use.
To do so, use a soft towel, lukewarm water and a
non-abrasive detergent. Ensure water does not
enter the rear cover grille or the control elements.
Afterwards, wipe the appliance with a clean towel
and clean water, and then wipe it dry.
To avoid damage, do not use soap, soda or
abrasive cleaners.
4. Positioning the appliance
During the refrigeration process, the appliance
radiates off heat from the condenser (under the
upper part of the rear cover) into the surrounding air.
The more ventilated the condenser is, the more
effective the refrigeration will be.
Another condition for satisfactory operation is that
the appliance stands level. This is best checked by
placing a glass of water on top of the appliance.
It is important that the appliance is not directly
exposed to radiated heat (sunlight, radiator, near an
oven, etc.).
In gas operation following clearances should be
kept from the walls or other materials: from the
back side of the appliance minimum 10cms, from
both sidewalls 4cms each, from the top of the
appliance minimum 30 cms, from the bottom
minimum 5cms.
In the immediate vicinity of the appliance within the
specified distances no inflammable matters (paper,
wood, grass, textile etc.) must be stored.
5. Using the appliance
The cable for mains connection, the 12V connecting
cable and the gas inlet are located on the rear cover
of the cooling box, (Figure 2).
5.1. Operating from electrical mains
Make sure the voltage shown on the data plate of the
appliance matches the voltage to which you wish to
connect the appliance.Pull out the mains connecting
cable and connect it to an earthed wall socket.
When connecting the appliance for the first time, set
the thermostat to maximum (fig 4.B); then, after about
five hours, set it back to a medium position. This is
suitable for general refrigeration requirements.
NB: Plug is provided according to specific
regulations in each country and may be different to
that shown.
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Figure 3.
Figure 4.
5.2. Operating from vehicle battery
Make sure the voltage shown on the data plate of the
appliance matches the voltage of the vehicle battery
(12V or 24V).
12V DC voltage appliances are equipped with
connectors that can be plugged into cigarette lighters
(Figure 3.). For some types of vehicles, you may need
to remove the red plastic ring located on the end of
the connector. To do so, turn the plastic ring anti-
clockwise and pull it off. The appliance can then be
connected to the cigarette lighter. In 12V operation,
the appliance runs uninterrupted without temperature
control.
24V DC voltage appliances are shipped with bare wire
ends. The wire ends must be connected to a terminal
block, which is connected to the vehicle battery via a
5A fuse and 5A switch.
Whenever the engine is not running, the
appliance connector must be removed from the
cigarette lighter (12V appliance) or the switch turned
off (24V appliance). Otherwise, the appliance will
discharge the vehicle battery rapidly.
5.3. Operating from bottled gas
Connection to the gas cylinder is described in
sections 11.3. and 11.4.
After opening the gas cylinder valve, push the safety
valve button down (Figure 4.A) and set it to the Large
flame symbol, holding it down after 10 seconds. Press
the piezo-igniting button (Fig 4.C) several times one
after the other. If the flame does not ignite, repeat the
process. (Air in the appliance gas line prior to
connection to the gas cylinder must be evacuated.
Only then can the gas be lit.)
After you have got the flame keep the safety valve
button down another 20 seconds.
If the burner is working the flame indicator pointer will
be in the green field (Fig 4.D).
6. Mounting the wheels (Fig. 5)
The wheel set, found inside the appliance.
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Figure 5.
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Figure 6.
Figure 7.
7. Making ice
The ice-tray holder and ice-tray accessories delivered
with the appliance allow ice cubes to be made. To do
so, first insert the ice-tray holder panel into the groove
of the plastic holder. Make sure the perforated part of
the panel enters the groove (Figure 6).
Next, fill the ice tray with water (up to about 4 mm
below the edge) and put on the cover.
Place the ice tray on the ice-tray holder, so that its
outer edge is below the edge of the plastic cover
(Figure 7). This prevents the ice tray from falling from
the holder when the vehicle is in motion.
The plastic cover of the ice-tray is not completely
watertight when fastened. For this reason, a few drops
of water may come from the ice-tray. This is normal
and does not cause any problem.
8. Useful suggestions
When planning a trip, run the appliance on 230 V for 24 hours prior to departure. Place only pre-cooled
food in the appliance.
Install or remove the ice tray holder before starting the unit as frost later will make it more difficult.
Frost forms on the evaporator panel when in operation. When opening the cover or putting in food, some
of this frost melts and collects in the form of water on the bottom of the appliance. Wipe the water off
occasionally using a sponge.
Avoid putting food with fragile packaging (such as glass) into the unit, if you wish to pull it on its wheels.
Movements and shaking may cause such items to break.
Walking downhill, make sure the refrigeration unit does not roll onto your legs. In steep downhill slopes,
proceed behind the unit with the wheels in front.
Once the unit is in its permanent position, make sure that food does not come in contact with the evaporator
panel, as this can cause damage to the foods.
9. Defrosting, cleaning and maintenance
For defrosting, always unplug the appliance from an electrical power source to avoid the risk of shock. Make
sure no other power source is connected (gas or 12V / 24V). Remove food from the unit and leave the lid
open. Depending on the temperature, frost melts in a short time from the evaporator panel, with water
collecting at the bottom of the appliance. Wipe it off using a towel. Afterwards, clean the appliance by following
the instructions in section 3. Leave the lid ajar to prevent any odours from forming. The appliance does not
require any further maintenance.
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Removal of the storage net the cleaning:
Te 5 pcs plastic rivetsshould be pulled out by
pressing the central shift by approx. 5mm (by
means of a pen) (figure 8), then the plastic rivets
should be removed.
Before fixing the net the pressed shifts of the
plastic rivets should be fully pressed back. (till click)
(figure 9).
The protruding ends of the placed back plastic
rivets should be hit in.
10. Warranty and customer
service
Warranty arrangements are in accordance with EC
Directive 44/1999/CE and the normal conditions
applicable in the country concerned.
For warranty or other servicing, such as spare-parts,
please contact our Dometic Service Network.
The warranty does not cover any damage due to
improper use.
The warranty does not cover any modifications to the
appliance or the use of non-original Dometic spare-
parts.
The warranty does not apply if the installing and
operating instructions are not adhered to.
When contacting Dometic Service Network, please
state the model, product number and serial number.
You will find this information on the data plate on the
rear cover of the refrigerator.
Before notifying customer service, please check the
following:
Is location and ventilation satisfactory?
Does the appliance stand level?
Is there power in the wall socket and is the
connection suitable for the appliance?
Is the mains power cable damaged?
For mains operation, is the electric thermostat
swiched on?
For gas operation, was the safety valve knob
pressed down long enough?
Is the safety valve knob set towards the large flame
symbol?
Is the gas cylinder or the pressure regulator valve
open?
Is there any gas in the cylinder? (If by shaking, no
liquid movement can be detected, then the cylinder
is empty.)
Are by any chance two different power sources
connected (such as gas or electricity at the same
time)?
Was warm food placed in the unit?
Was a large quantity of food put in at one time?
If the appliance does not operate properly after
checking the above, contact customer service.
When reporting the problem, state the type of
problem, the type and model of appliance, and the
product number and serial number from the data
plate.
We assume the warranty in accordance with our
warranty conditions for the appliance.
11. Putting into operation
You must, in all instances, operate the
appliance from a single energy source
only. Connecting several energy sources at the
same time will cause failure of the appliance.
Technical data:
11.1 Connecting to electrical mains
Make sure no other energy source is connected
(gas, 12V).
The appliance may only be operated with the
voltage stated on the data plate. The
appliance mains plug must be connected to a socket
earthed in accordance with local regulations only.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
Model RC 4000
Type JCB 6
Gross volume 33 litre
Mains operation 220 - 240V (AC)
Input 80W
Energy consumption 1.4 kWh/24h
Battery operation 12V (DC)
Input 80W
Energy consumption 160Ah/24h
Gas pressure (p) 28-30/37 mbar
Gas classification I3+
Jet size 21
Climate class N
Refrigerant 210g NH
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+ H
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Figure 8. Figure 9.
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Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance
data plate.
Only f
or UK:
The appliance is supplied with a 3 amp plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 3 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced
for any reason, the wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked L or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.
11.2 Connecting to vehicle power
source
Make sure no other energy source is connected (gas,
230V).
12V appliances must be connected to a vehicle
cigarette lighter, which is protected with a 10A fuse.
24V appliances must be connected by inserting a
terminal block and switch and protected with a 5A
fuse. The switch must be suitable for switching a 5A
current.
11.3 Connecting to gas cylinder
Make sure no other energy source is connected
(230V, 12V).
The unit must not be connected to town or
natural gas pipelines. It is only suitable for use with
propane/butane gas (e.g. Calor Gas, Camping
Gaz, Caravangas, etc.).
The RC 4000 is equipped for a specific gas-
pressure, corresponding to the standard pressure
of the country in which it is sold. The data plate
states the pressure that is correct. It is important
that a non-adjustable pressure-regulator must be
used to reduce the pressure in the gas cylinder to
the operating pressure specified on the data plate.
No other pressure may be used.
Needle valve-operated gas valves are NOT
suitable for use with this appliance and must not be
used as a substitute for a pressure regulator.
11.4 Connection of gas supply
(The following instructions refer in the main to
coolers manufactured in the United Kingdom. For
other countries please refer to your supplier.)
Always connect in the following sequence:
GAS BOTTLE → PRESSURE-REGULATOR →
→ APPLIANCE.
To connect the appliance to the pressure-regulator
APPROVED GAS TUBING should be used. This
should be of a minimum in length and have an inner
diameter of 8mm and be marked BS3212/2/8.
The pressure-regulator must be compatible for
Butane 11 in (28 mbar) or for Propane 14 in (37
mbar).
To connect the pressure-regulator to the gas bottle,
the valve of the gas bottle must be closed. After
connecting the pressure regulator to the bottle by
screwing, connect the two ends of the tubing to the
nipples and secure them with the two hose clipse.
(Figure 10).
When fitting the connection to the gas inlet of the
appliance (Figure 10), hold the counterpart to avoid
straining and possibly damaging.
The gas bottle (Butane, blue bottle) may only be
used in an upright position and particular care must
be taken every time the appliance is connected to
the gas bottle to ensure that there are no leaks, that
the tubing (rubber hose) is not under tension or
kinked, and that it is not in contact with hot surfaces.
The tubing and the gas bottle should always be
located in positions where they will not be tripped
over or otherwise inadvertently disturbed.
Before attempting to light the burner, every time
after connection, turn on the gas at the bottle and
check the gas connections for leaks by applying a
soap and water solution over them and watching for
bubbles, which would indicate a leak.
After testing dry off traces of detergent.
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12. Environmental protection
information
The appliance does not contain any CFCs/HCFCs.
Ammonia (natural hydrogen and nitrogen compound)
is used as refrigerant agent in the cooling unit.
The ozone-friendly cyclopentane is used as a blowing
agent for the PU foam insulation.
Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection
(less than 2 weight % of the coolant).
13. Recycling
After unpacking the appliance, the packing materials
should be delivered to a local collection site. At the
end of its useful lifetime, the appliance should be
delivered to a specialised recycling firm, which
reclaims the usable materials. The rest is properly
destroyed.
This appliance complies with the following EEC
directives:
LVD-Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment
90/683/EEC
EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC
Gas-Directive 90/396/EEC.
For your safety:
Do not check for leaks with a naked flame! Do not smoke while checking for leaks!
Figure 10.
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Dometic RC4000EGP is a versatile cooling appliance that offers three power options: electrical mains, vehicle battery, or bottled gas. It features a spacious insulated casing and lid for storing food and drinks, as well as a handy storage net for additional items. The adjustable thermostat allows you to set the desired cooling temperature, and the ice-tray holder with included ice tray makes it easy to create and store ice cubes. The appliance also includes wheels for easy portability and a built-in piezo igniter for convenient gas operation.
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